Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network - Your Chesapeake Connection

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
The C&O Canal follows the route of the Potomac River for 184.5 miles from Washington, DC to Cumberland, MD. The canal operated from 1828-1924 as a transportation route, primarily hauling coal from weste... [ More info ]


	Notice of Joint Meeting of Advisory Councils for Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail and Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail. - Press Release

	Visit one of our newest Gateways: Delmarva Discovery Center


Exploring Chesapeake Bay Trade & Travel - The Chesapeake has helped shape the nation’s economy through transportation, trade and travel for hundreds of years. Discover the Bay’s role in maritime history this month.

Explore the Chesapeake
Download the new mobile app, Chesapeake Explorer, and have some fun!

Chesapeake Trips and Tips
A weekly email highlighting interesting ways to discover authentic Chesapeake places.

Star-Spangled Banner NHT
Learn about the War of 1812 and the Birth of our National Anthem on a new land and water trail.


01/31:	Groundhog Meet and Greet
02/02:	Groundhog Shadow Ceremony
02/06:	Bacchus Wine and Food Festival
02/07:	Follow the Drinking Gourd
02/12:	Skipjack Nathan Volunteer Orientat...
02/14:	Reptiles Bizarre and Beautiful
02/14:	A Turkey Point Valentine
02/14:	Love on the Wild Side Star Party
02/21:	Printmaking with Matt Smith
02/27:	Homeschool Afternoon at the VLM
02/28:	Jewelry Trunk Show
03/08:	The History and Practice of Tattoo...